Jumeirah Lakes Towers is a massive mixed-use freehold development off Sheikh Zayed Road. It is just east of Dubai Marina and close to the Palm Jumeirah.
The area is often referred to as JLT.
Almost 100 towers are grouped around 3 artificial lakes and a park.
Key features are:
- 26 clusters (A – Z) of 3 towers – Not all complete at the time of writing (September 2020). Mixture of offices, residential, and hotels.
- Almas Tower – Located at the centre of Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Until 2009 it was the tallest building in Dubai.
- 8 towers on the Jumeirah Lakes Towers Embankment.
JLT the physical address of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone. This trading hub was established by the Government of Dubai as a commodities market hub and centre for global trade.
DMCC is now one of the world’s leading markets for commodities such as gold, diamonds, tea, and coffee. Over 15,000 companies are registered here. More than 100,000 people live and work in the DMCC Free Zone/Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
Business based in Dubai’s free zones enjoy benefits such as the right to 100 percent business ownership and generous tax exemptions.
Tower Clusters at JLT
Towers at JLT are organised in ‘clusters’ of three. Each cluster offers its own parking area.
A plan/map of the tower clusters is shown below:
Names of the towers are detailed in the table below:
| Cluster | Tower 1 | Tower 2 | Tower 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dubai Gate 2 (Residential) | Movenpick Hotel (Hotel) | Lake Side Residence (Residential) |
| B | The Wind Tower II (Office/Residential) | Lake View (Residential) | The Wind Tower I (Office/Residential) |
| C | Fortune Tower (Office/Residential) | Gold Crest Executive Tower (Office/Residential) | The Palladium (Office/Residential) |
| D | Indigo Tower (Office/Residential) | Lake Terrace (Residential) | Lake City Tower (Office/Residential) |
| E | Global Lake View (Residential) | Al Shera Tower (Residential) | Saba 1 (Office) |
| F | Bobyan Tower (Hotel Apartments) | HDS Tower (Office) | Indigo Icon (Office) |
| G | Dubai Arch Tower (Office/Residential) | Jumeirah Business Centre (Office) | JBC 9 |
| H | JBC 7 | Concorde (Office/Residential) | JBC 8 |
| I | Silver Tower (Office) | Platinum Tower (Office) | Gold Tower (Office) |
| J | Gold Crest Views 2 (Residential) | J2/Mohammed Ibrahim Tower (Residential) | Bonnington Hotel |
| K | K1 | IGO 101 (Residential) | K2 |
| L | JBC 6 | Preatoni Tower (formerly Dubai Star Tower) (Office/Residential) | Icon II (Residential) |
| M | HDS Business Centre (Office) | M2 | Icon I (Residential) |
| N | The Dome Tower (Office) | Lake Point Tower (Residential) | JBC 4 |
| O | Reef Tower (Office) | O2 Residence (Office/Residential) | Madina Tower (Residential) |
| P | Armada 1 (Residential) | Armada 2 (Office) | Armada 3 (Residential) |
| Q | Saba 3 (Residential) | Dubai Gate 1 (Residential) | Saba 2 (Residential) |
| R | Al Waleed Paradise (Residential) | Mag 214 (Residential) | Al Saqran Tower (Office/Residential) |
| S | Green Lakes Towers 1 (Residential) | Green Lakes Towers 2 (Residential) | Green Lakes Towers 3 (Residential) |
| T | Fortune Executive Tower (Office) | 1 Lake Plaza (Office) | Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers (Hotel) |
| U | Al Seef Tower 3 (Residential) | Al Seef Tower 2 (Residential) | Tamweel Tower (Office/Residential) |
| V | JBC 2 | Gold Crest Views (Residential) | V3 (Residential) |
| W | JBC 5 | Tiffany Tower (Office) | Oaks Liwa Heights (Hotel Aparments) |
| X | Jumeirah Bay X1 (Residential) | Jumeirah Bay X2 (Office) | Jumeirah Bay X3 (Office) |
| Y | JBC 3 (Office) | Lakeshore Tower (Residential) | Swiss Tower (Office) |
| Z |
Hotels
Hotels and places to stay in and around Jumeirah Lakes Towers include:
- Armada BlueBay
- Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai
- Vida Emirates Hills
Shopping
There are supermarkets and stores around the development. The closest major shopping mall is the Dubai Marina Mall, on the other side of the Sheikh Zayed Road.
The shopping malls on the Palm Jumeirah are also nearby (The Pointe, Nakheel Mall, and Golden Mile Galleria).
Restaurants
JLT offers an excellent choice of restaurants.
The list was last updated on Sunday 4th of October 2020.
| Name | Address | Cuisine | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couqley French Bistro | Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | French | $$ | Cosy French bistro at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Licensed. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Kulcha King | O2 Residence, Cluster O Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Indian | $$ | Indian cafe specialising in kulcha. Indoor and outdoor dining. Views of park. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Le Petit Belge | Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Belgian, International, Bar | $$ | Belgian bar. Happy hour, ladies’ nights, and Friday brunch. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Manzoni Bistro and Bar | Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Italian | $$ | Italian restaurant and bar. Contemporary decor. Indoor and outdoor dining. Licensed. Business lunches, happy hours, and ladies’ nights. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| McGettigan's | Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Bar, Irish | $$ | Irish pub. Live music and comedy. Sports on big screen TVs. Pool tables. Beer garden. Friday brunch. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Panos | Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Mediterranean | $$$ | Rooftop restaurant and pool bar at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Happy hours and ladies’ nights. DJs. Infinity pool. Great views. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Shamiana | Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Indian | $$$ | [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| TJ's | Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Bar, International | $$ | Sports cafe and bar. Industrial-chic design and floor-to-ceiling windows. Happy hour and brunches. Big screen TVs showing live sports. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Urban Bar and Kitchen - UBK | Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers Jumeirah Lakes Towers | Bar, International | $$ | Bar at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Pub food, live music, ladies’ nights, happy hours, pool tables, and Friday brunch. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
Things to Do
Jumeirah Lakes Towers is predominantly offices and residential towers. There are few entertainment options within the area itself.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park stands at the centre of the development. There were originally 4 lakes at JLT. In 2013, one was drained and replaced with the park. The park features a children’s playground, jogging track, and basketball court. There are plenty of benches and shaded areas.
Dubai Marina is nearby and boasts a range of attractions and things to do. Options include Reel Cinemas Dubai Marina Mall, The Beach, Roxy Cinemas The Beach, and AIN Dubai.
The Palm Jumeirah is also within easy reach. Places to visit here include Aquaventure, The Lost Chambers, Dolphin Bay, and Reel Cinemas The Pointe.
The nearest beach to JLT is at The Beach JBR. It can be reached on foot by crossing Sheikh Zayed Road using one of the Dubai Metro bridges (DMCC or Dubai Marina).
Schools
There are no schools at Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Schools close by include the Regent International School, Dubai International Academy, Dubai British School, Emirates International School – Meadows, Winchester School, and Jebel Ali Primary School.
Transport
JLT is served by DMCC Metro Station (previously known as Jumeirah Lakes Towers Metro Station) and Dubai Marina Metro Station (formerly DAMAC Properties Metro Station). Both are on the Red Line.
There are direct Dubai Metro trains to destinations such as Dubai International Airport, Deira, Bur Dubai, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, and Jebel Ali.
Dubai Tram stations are connected to both DMCC Metro Station and Dubai Marina Metro Station. Trams go to destinations such as Dubai Marina/Jumeirah Beach Residence, Al Sufouh, Dubai Media City, and the Palm Jumeirah.
Map of Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Our interactive map of Jumeirah Lakes Towers shows the location of hotels, restaurants, Dubai Metro stations, and other points of interest.
